Project Operations Manager - Ottawa, Canada - CDCI Research

CDCI Research

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Title:
Project Operations Manager

Position Type:
Part Time, 3 days/week (coverage of 1-year parental leave starting in April Opportunity for full time.

Location:
Ottawa

Language Proficiency:
English or Bilingual

Salary Range:
$45 - $50/hr

Closing Date:
March 1, 2024

CDCI Research is looking for a qualified Project Operations Manager to provide operational oversight of the day-to-day execution of the project management program, including schedule adherence, budget compliance, change management, technical and quality compliance, project financial performance, and risk assessment and mitigation.

As the Project Operations Manager, you will also serve as a strategic partner to the Executives, working collaboratively to optimize and streamline business processes, enhance efficiency, and support contract, project and departmental operational reporting.

This role requires a strong operational mindset, exceptional problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and the ability to prioritize.

Core Competencies:

Developed skill for using diplomacy and tact to move projects and people toward milestones and goals in order to improve overall effectiveness and efficiency of projects
Ability to be flexible and provide thoughtful and creative solutions to project challenges
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing project requirements across multiple clients and projects
Strong reasoning and analytical skills with critical thinking capacity to recognize and solve business needs
Ability to work with and communicate effectively with CDCI Executives/Owners and with the management team
Ability to work at a detailed level while working towards the organization's strategy
Strong willingness to "roll up your sleeves to get it done" to support both the team and organizational goals

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Collaborate with the executives to manage and monitor project and company performance.
Oversee implementation of all contract deliverables, budgets, schedules, proposals/amendments, and resource approvals; including management of contract level funding
Lead the monthly project financial reporting and operational review process, driving efficiency, profitability, and collaboration with business owners
Work with clients, executives and technical managers on resolving issues and submitting specifications for new projects/deliverables
Organize and lead monthly, quarterly, and as needed meetings with the clients and executives
Lead the oversight of national project resourcing
Lead and manage the project support team of Research/Project Coordinators, Assistant Research Managers, and the Project Accountants
All of the abovementioned responsibilities require strategic oversight but will also require some handson management

Experience and Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of experience in both project and people management roles with progressively increasing responsibilities
Postsecondary diploma or degree OR professional certification in business, project management or a related field
Excellent understanding of project management principles and practices
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects; including projects with diverse stakeholder requirements
Experience creating and managing project budgets and project financial reporting
Strong communication and time management skills
Strong organizational, analytical, and problemsolving skills
Ability to work under pressure with deadlines and changing priorities
Eligible to obtain PWGSC security clearance

Additional Desired Experience and Qualifications: